[ad_1] Amazon’s efforts to deal with COVID-19 at its warehouses haven’t been enough to sway at least some workers. The labor union Verdi has announced that staff at six sites in Germany will strike for a minimum of two days over a claimed lack of transparency regarding infections. There had been “at least 30 to […]
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Slack’s revamped mobile app puts key features within easy reach
[ad_1] Slack is following up its desktop app redesign with a similar overhaul for the mobile crowd. The company is rolling out updates for Android and iOS that remove some of the clutter and make it easier to reach the features you’re more likely to use when away from your computer. Instead of wading through […]
Twitter will let employees work from home indefinitely
[ad_1] It’s not completely surprising that Twitter would do this, and not just due to the relatively flexible nature of developing an internet-based service. Physical presences can be expensive between basic office space, amenities, relocations and travel costs. This could save money in the long run as Twitter only needs to accommodate those workers who […]
Coursera makes courses available for free to the unemployed
[ad_1] Coursera is opening access to its online education in a bid to help those newly unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gizmodo notes the service has made 3,800 courses and 400 specializations available for free through government agencies hoping to find jobs for residents. The courses teach top-level skills like business writing and job paths […]
Amazon asks workers to request leave if they continue staying at home
[ad_1] Amazon warehouse workers wanting to stay home to avoid COVID-19 will soon have to make a formal request. The online retailer is asking staff staying home to either report to their shifts starting May 1st or else request a leave of absence. A spokesperson told Bloomberg that the leave option would be available to […]
Microsoft 365 is now available worldwide
[ad_1] Along with the change in name, Microsoft Editor — an AI tool which helps users write clearer sentences — is expanding from a browser extension and is now available in Word and the Outlook web app. PowerPoint’s Presenter Coach can provide feedback on your presentations and will offer grammatical feedback. PowerPoint is also getting […]
Judge says Instacart likely misclassified California workers
[ad_1] The judge added that Instacart appears to have already taken steps to honor the guidelines that led to AB5, and that “relatively minor additional steps” would let it comply with the law while allowing shoppers to be true contractors. The ban had been issued on February 18th, but wasn’t served until the 24th. It […]
Google’s latest stab at messaging may be an all-in-one business app
[ad_1] The app would be part of the G Suite productivity tools run by the Google Cloud team. That would be part of the appeal — companies could have just one or two apps to manage instead of several. Google has declined to comment on the apparent leak. The incentives aren’t hard to see. Many […]
Uber and Postmates sue California over gig worker law
[ad_1] The two firms said there was “no rhyme or reason” to exemptions to the law, which allowed everyone from construction truck drivers to travel agents to avoid scrutiny. They also contended that some exclusions were “so ill-defined or entirely undefined” that you couldn’t determine what was included. When approached by Engadget for comment, Uber […]
Lyft will give people free and discounted rides to job interviews
[ad_1] The ridesharing company is aiming to help people from a range of backgrounds. They include veterans, people with disabilities, refugees, formerly incarcerated individuals, those in low-income areas and 18- to 24-year-olds perhaps trying to land their first job. The program will initially be available in more than 35 cities across the US and Canada, […]